The Pawtucket Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization established in 1986 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Pawtucket as a City. The purpose of the Pawtucket Hall of Fame is to honor the contributions of those individuals whose efforts have added to the heritage of the City of Pawtucket.

2017 Pawtucket Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony

The public is invited to its annual Pawtucket Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony on Friday, October 27, 2017 beginning at 6pm (reception), 7pm (dinner) at the Pawtucket Armory Arts Center (172 Exchange Street, Pawtucket). Tickets may be purchased at the Blackstone Valley Visitor’s Center, 175 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI, open 7 days a week from 10-4pm. Tickets are $45.00 per person (cash or check only) and must be purchased in advance. Tables of (10) may be purchased to accommodate a group or family, and should be purchased early and as available. Tickets will not be sold at the door. Checks should be made payable to: Pawtucket Hall of Fame Committee.

Nominees need not be native born to Pawtucket, but must have had some significant impact on the city as a whole.

A person is eligible for election to the City of Pawtucket Hall of Fame if that person meets any or all of the following criteria:

born in the City of Pawtucket

whose reputation was made while a resident of the City of Pawtucket

who made the City of Pawtucket the home of their business

who has made a lasting impact on the quality of life of the citizens of the City of Pawtucket.

To Nominate a person to the Pawtucket Hall of Fame:

A letter of nomination must be sent to the Chairperson listing the nominee's name and a statement why this person is being nominated.

Additional letters from other individuals supporting the nomination are strongly encouraged.

After the nomination process is closed, interview meetings will be scheduled and that person (or a representative) making the nomination will be invited to appear before the committee to discuss the nomination.

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